The Ultimate Home Recording Seminars that rolled out in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco and Miami have come to an end. More dates and locations may come in 2011. Thanks to all those who attended.

GOOD NEWS!  While the seminar series has finished with no pending dates currently on the calendar, the Curriculum from the Seminar has been shot and produced into a 3 disc DVD Box Set that was recently released.

While the remainder of this page is concerned with the Seminar Series, you can see the details of the DVD Set here.


home recording seminar introduction to sound

An entire day filled with tips, tricks and industry wide best practices of recording killer vocals, punchy drums, monster tracks and crystal clear mixes. A day filled with Q and A sessions to finally resolve all the problems and challenges that have caused you endless frustration over the years.

There simply is no other venue like this that takes you through the entire home recording process in such complete way. Check out all the topics covered!

Session 1 – Introduction to Sound

In this session we discover exactly what Sound is and how we can capture it. Get the basics of dBs, Hz and a few other fundamentals so that we can build on that knowledge for the rest of the day.

home recording seminar introduction to sound

Session 2 – Recording the Perfect Track

Here’s where the rubber hits the road ;) In Session 2, we learn about microphone choice and placement as well as the 3 rules of recording. Break them at your own risk!

home recording seminar recording vocals

Session 3 – Using Effects Creatively

Effects are the spice rack of the studio. In this session you’ll learn to “cook” like a pro using both Insert effects and Effect loops. We’ll go through example after example of how to use effects both to fix problems and creatively improve your sound.

home recording seminar using effects

Session 4 – Blending the Perfect Mix

Bringing all the elements of your recorded tracks and your effects is the job of the Mixdown Session. In this module, we’ll spend time fixing problems, building a basic mix…then polishing our mix using the same tip & tricks used in the major studios in NY, Nashville and LA.

home recording seminar mixing down

Session 5 – Mastering Your Masterpiece

In this session we discover exactly what Mastering is. Attempting to make music pleasing to the masses without this knowledge will have you left behind. Do not finish your song without this knowledge! Plus 3 Fool-Proof Ways to Make Money with your Music!

home recording seminar what is mastering

home recording seminar introduction to sound
home recording seminar introduction to sound

Bonus #1 – 100 page Workbook

You’ll walk away with a comprehensive Workbook that outlines all of the fundamental principles that we’ll learn in the Ultimate Home Recording Bootcamp. Filled with illustrations, examples, definitions and links to online resources, this Workbook will have you retaining everything for years to come. You’ll come to value this Workbook as the first place you go to have your questions answered.

Bonus #2 – Project Files DVD

Each Ultimate Home Recording Seminar ticket comes with an exclusive DVD-ROM that includes project files, sample recordings with popular microphones, bonus videos and demos…and much, much more. We’ve also included some trial software of all the big names in the industry so that you can try plug ins, drum loops and recording/mastering software.

Bonus #3 – EQ Cook Book

This E-Book includes all the tips & tricks in terms of EQ. All the bands of frequencies that instruments live in…all the EQ “neighborhoods” that we need to be familiar with. Plus a ton of online resources for in depth research on this subject.

Bonus #4 – Effects Cook Book

Your ticket provides you access to this E-Book that gives you an entire E-Book filled with all the resources and online links to understand the effects world. Includes 50 minutes of video outlining a variety of effects.

Bonus #5 – How to make $$$ Six Figures working on Concert Tours

David Wills has toured the world working for the biggest names in the industry. Having days off in Rome, Moscow and Tokyo and pulling down six figures, life as a touring programmer/engineer is a rewarding one. For the first time ever, David goes into detail as to how to hunt down these jobs and make a living out of your passion…music! This E-Book is a valuable resource for anyone who would like to travel the world with the stars…and get paid well for it!